AfriForum concerned over tardy reaction to water lettuce crisis
The water lettuce that grows in the Vaal River system poses a serious threat to the ecological balance of the…
Water Amendment Bill: No rational connection between transformation objectives and proposed measures
The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) intention to subject the allocation of water use licenses and the provision of…
Government releases figures on drinking- and wastewater management: Greater water problems in South Africa’s future
The results of the Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) blue drop report, green drop progress report and no water…
AfriForum demands that BBBEE status as a condition for water use licence applications be scrapped immediately
The civil rights organisation AfriForum noted with shock today that an application for a water use licence on the Department…
AfriForum concerned about latest proposed amendments to water legislation
The civil rights organisation AfriForum today expressed its deep concern about the Draft National Water Amendment Bill and the Water…
Water crisis looms: 81% of sewage discharge not adequately treated
South Africa is – especially with regard to treated sewage wastewater – on the brink of a severe water crisis….
Mine on Kruger National Park’s doorstep: New name, same company
After months of delay, AfriForum was registered as an interested and affected party in Tenbosch Mining (Pty) Ltd.’s application to…
AfriForum calls on public to collect data on Vaal River’s sick fish
AfriForum notes with concern reports received of sick and injured fish recorded in the Vaal River, and especially in the…
Success: Water regulations aimed at expropriation withdrawn
The proposed new regulations regarding water use for recreational purposes and associated water resource management plans that were recently submitted…
Illegal mining operations: 76 mines mining without water licenses
AfriForum insists on immediate action and accountability regarding the recent revelation that 76 mines in South Africa are operating without…
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